Lake Cushman, The Big Rock

Simply known as "The Big Rock," this massive boulder on the northwestern shore of Lake Cushman is one of Washington's best cliff jumping spots. With a maximum drop of approximately 17 feet, the height of the drop isn't necessarily intimidating, which makes this spot accessible to nearly everyone. That being said, The Big Rock is notorious for drawing a rather large crowd because of the approachable jump and the easy access from N Lake Cushman Road/NF-24. Get there before lunch on a weekday, however, and you'll likely have the rock to yourself.

Want to avoid the crowds of the The Big Rock? Head east 0.7 miles to the North Shore West swimming beach or an additional 0.9 miles to North Shore East swimming beach and your odds of having more a more tranquil lakeside experience are pretty good.